Key Responsibilities

The role will entail but will not be exclusive to: -

Process Improvement Initiatives

• Identify and analyse current financial processes, systems, and workflows to determine areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise processes, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
• Implement lean financial practices to enhance productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Document and standardise financial processes across departments.

Automation & Technology Optimisation

• Collaborate with IT to implement automation solutions, ERP systems, and financial software to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for performance improvements.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track improvements in financial operations.
• Prepare and present improvement project reports to key stakeholders.

Training & Change Management

• Lead change management initiatives related to financial process improvements.
• Train and mentor finance teams on new processes and tools.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance department.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure that financial improvements align with regulatory standards and internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal audit teams to ensure compliance during the process improvement lifecycle.

Key Process ownership:

Group consolidation & reporting pack

• This is currently a manual process encompassing the consolidation of 50 enitities, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts and production of reports at group level for senior management.

Cross company charges

• There are high volumes of charges within multiple companies that require charge out internally and externally. This is presently a manual process requiring optimisation and automation.
• These are examples of initiatives the role holder will have ownership of and will be responsible for driving improvements throughout to enhance productivity and reduce cycle time.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience in finance, accounting, or continuous improvement roles.
• Experience with financial systems
• Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis, reporting, and process mapping.
• Proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives within a   financial context.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical ability with a good attention to detail
• Good time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines
• Experience with PowerBI is desirable
• Advanced MS Excel Skills is essential
• Experience with Unit 4 Agresso is desirable

Closing date: 10th Jan 2025